Last updated: June 2026

The Good Shepherd Agricultural Mission respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you choose to share with us through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and how you can contact us with questions.

Who We Are

This website is operated by The Good Shepherd Agricultural Mission, a registered non-profit society based in Banbasa, Uttarakhand, India.

Our website address is:

www.indianorphanage.com

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it through this website. This may include:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your country or location
• Your phone number, if provided
• The contents of messages sent through our contact forms
• Newsletter signup information
• Donation-related information when you choose to support us

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is provided.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information you provide to:

• Respond to your enquiries
• Send updates or newsletters if you have signed up to receive them
• Provide information about donations, projects, reports, partnerships, visits, or volunteering
• Maintain records of communication and support
• Improve our website and understand how visitors use it
• Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements where applicable

We do not sell your personal information.

Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form on this website, the information you provide is sent to our team so we can respond to your message. Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the contact form unless it is necessary for your enquiry.

Newsletter Signups

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may use your name and email address to send you updates about the work of GSAM.

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our email updates.

Our newsletter may be managed through a third-party email service provider, such as Mailchimp. Information submitted through newsletter forms may be processed by that service provider for the purpose of managing email subscriptions and sending updates.

Donations

This website may link to donation options for supporters in India, Australia, the USA, the UK, and other regions.

Depending on your country, donations may be processed directly by GSAM, by GSAM Australia, or through a third-party platform such as GlobalGiving. When you make a donation through a third-party platform, your information is handled according to that platform’s own privacy policy and terms.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, approximate location, device type, browser type, referral source, and general usage patterns.

This information helps us improve the website, understand which pages are useful to visitors, and make better decisions about future content.

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about website usage. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.

This website may use cookies for:

• Website functionality
• Security
• Analytics
• Embedded content or third-party services
• Newsletter or form-related features

You can choose to block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the website may not work as expected if cookies are disabled.

Embedded Content And Third-Party Links

Pages on this website may include embedded content or links to third-party websites, such as donation platforms, videos, maps, social media, or partner websites.

Third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with their content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information submitted through this website. However, no website, email system, or online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

How Long We Keep Information

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose it was collected, including communication, newsletter management, donation records, reporting, legal compliance, or administrative needs.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended to share information about the work of GSAM with supporters, partners, donors, and the wider public.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the website, please contact us so we can review and remove it where appropriate.

Your Choices

You may contact us to:

• Ask what personal information we may hold about you
• Request a correction to your information
• Ask to be removed from our mailing list
• Ask us to delete information where appropriate
• Raise a privacy-related concern

We will respond as reasonably and promptly as possible.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

The Good Shepherd Agricultural Mission
Banbasa, Champawat District
Uttarakhand, India

Email: office@indianorphanage.com